Become part of the movement for unbiased, accessible election information. Donate today.
Cosumnes River Community Services District Parcel Tax Increase, Measure D (November 2015)
| Voting on taxes | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ||||||||
| Ballot measures | ||||||||
| By state | ||||||||
| By year | ||||||||
| Not on ballot | ||||||||
| ||||||||
| Measure info Amount: $100/parcel increase |
A measure to increase the tax to maintain and upgrade roads was on the ballot for Cosumnes River Community Services District voters in El Dorado County, California, on November 3, 2015. It was defeated by a margin of eight votes. Ninety-seven voters turned out to vote on Measure D. There were about 200 district residents registered to vote in this election.
If approved, this measure would have increased a previously approved special parcel tax—a kind of property tax based on units of property rather than assessed value—in the Cosumnes River Community Services District. The tax would have been increased from $150 to $250 per parcel per year. Revenue from this tax was designed to be used for the costs of maintaining, upgrading and improving roads within the district.[1]
A two-thirds (66.67%) vote was required for the approval of Measure D.
Election results
| Cosumnes River CSD, Measure D | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 No | 40 | 41.24% | ||
| Yes | 57 | 58.76% | ||
- Election results from El Dorado County Elections Office
Text of measure
Ballot question
The following question appeared on the ballot:[1]
| “ |
Shall the Consumnes River Community Services District increase the current annual special tax to fund maintaining, upgrading, and improving District roads by $100 per parcel per year such that the total tax will increase from $150 to $250 per parcel per year? [2] |
” |
Impartial analysis
The following impartial analysis of Measure E was prepared by the office of the El Dorado County counsel:
| “ |
This measure, if approved by 2/3 of the voters voting on the measure, would authorize an increase in existing special tax on parcels of real property in the Cosumnes River Community Services District, to be used for the costs of maintaining, upgrading and improving roads within the Cosumnes River Community Services District and other lawful purposes of the District. This special tax increase would be in the amount of $100 per year per parcel of land located within the boundaries of Cosumnes River Community Services District. The special tax authorized by this measure would commence in fiscal year 2015/2016 and would increase the existing benefit assessment of $150 currently imposed on all parcels within the Cosumnes River Community Services District bringing the total amount collected per parcel per year to $250. The special tax will be listed as a separate item on the county property tax bill for each affected parcel of land, and will be collected in the same way as the general property tax. All laws applicable to the levy, collection, and enforcement of county property taxes, including the provisions for penalties and the procedures for sale of the property in case of delinquency, shall also apply to the special tax. State law requires the proceeds from the special tax be applied only to the identified purposes, and that an annual report be made indicating the amount of funds collected and expended and the status of any project required or authorized to be funded by the proceeds. This measure was placed on the ballot by the Board of Directors of the Cosumnes River Community Services District and requires an affirmative vote of 2/3 or more of all voters voting on the measure in order to pass. A "YES" vote is a vote to authorize the special tax provided in the measure. A "NO" vote is a vote against the special tax provided in the measure.[2] |
” |
| —Robyn Truitt Drivon, El Dorado County counsel[1] | ||
Support
Supporters
The following individuals signed the official argument in favor of Measure E:[1]
- Jodie S. Moran, district board member
- Stanley W. Riches, resident
- Kirk Daugherty, resident
- Claudette Smith, resident
- Dave Boucke, district board member
Arguments in favor
Official argument
The following official argument was submitted in favor of Measure E:
| “ |
Twenty four years ago, the Cosumnes River District voters approved an increase in our annual special tax from $75.00 to $150.00 per parcel. Since then, the value of today's dollar has decreased to $0.64 while the cost of maintaining our roads has more than tripled. Increased vehicle traffic on our roads is causing them to break down at a more rapid rate. As a result, we are unable to keep up with the proper maintenance of the approximate 13 miles of District roads. We are asking that you support Measure D to increase our District Special Tax from $150.00 to $250.00 per year. This increase would enable our district to provide the maintenance and improvements necessary for both gravel and chip and seal roads. Gravel roads in need of repairs will continue to receive new road base. Currently, re-graveling costs are more than double the cost of maintaining chip 'n seal. Existing chip 'n seal roads will be re-chipped according to their condition and maintenance schedule. Measure D will enable our District to apply new chip 'n seal on those gravel roads that continually require re-graveling and eventually on all our gravel roads as budget allows. We urge you to vote YES for Measure D. Let's keep our roads safe and in good condition for residents and emergency vehicles and with the ultimate goal of 100% chip n sealed. [2] |
” |
| —Jodie S. Moran, Stanley W. Riches, Kirk Daugherty, Claudette Smith and Dave Boucke[1] | ||
Opposition
No official argument in opposition to Measure D was submitted by the deadline. If you know of endorsements or arguments that should be posted here, please email the Local Ballot Measures Project staff writer.
Path to the ballot
Measure D was put on the ballot by a vote of the distict board of directors.[1]
Recent news
The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for the terms Cosumnes River Community Services District Parcel Tax Increase Measure D. These results are automatically generated from Google. Ballotpedia does not curate or endorse these articles.
See also
- California parcel tax on the ballot
- Parcel tax elections in California
- Parcel tax
- El Dorado County, California ballot measures
- November 3, 2015 ballot measures in California
External links
Footnotes
| |||||
